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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 662.99 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 662.99 and 270.65 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 662.99 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/662.99 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 662.99 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 179,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,438.09/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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